About Drum
Drum is a small, rural locality in County Monaghan’s H16 area, within easy reach of Cootehill and close to the neighbouring communities of Redhills, Rockcorry, Newbliss, Scotshouse and Aghabog. It is characterised by farmland, drumlin countryside and scattered homes rather than a compact village centre, giving it a quiet, community-minded feel. Day-to-day shopping and services are generally found in nearby Cootehill, while smaller local needs are supported by village shops, filling stations and businesses in the surrounding settlements. Families have access to primary schools in the wider district, with secondary education and a broader range of services available in Cootehill and Monaghan town. Travel is mainly car-based, using the regional road network towards Cootehill, Monaghan, Cavan and the N54 corridor; Bus Éireann services and local links serve nearby towns, though frequency can be limited in rural areas. Social life centres on traditional pubs, GAA activity, parish events and community halls, with local restaurants and cafés concentrated in Cootehill and the surrounding villages. Recreation includes walking through the countryside, fishing and lakeside activities in the wider Monaghan and Cavan lakeland area, as well as sports grounds and community facilities nearby. Drum suits residents seeking a peaceful rural home while remaining within practical reach of schools, employment, shopping and amenities in north-west Monaghan and adjoining Cavan.
Property Market in Drum
Based on 6 properties for sale in Drum
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drum
Schools
Local primary school serving families in the rural Drum and surrounding parish area.
Primary-school options in nearby Cootehill, serving the town and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school serving students from the wider Cootehill and west Monaghan area.
Local secondary school providing post-primary education and a broad range of subjects.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional route connecting Cootehill with surrounding Monaghan and Cavan settlements.
Important cross-border corridor linking Monaghan, Clones and Cavan beyond the locality.
Scheduled regional buses connect nearby Cootehill with larger towns, subject to rural timetables.
Community transport services may provide pre-booked connections for rural residents.
Amenities
Nearest main centre for supermarkets, independent shops, banking and everyday professional services.
Public library offering books, internet access, community activities and local information services.
Member-owned financial service providing savings, loans and everyday local banking support.
Local sports and leisure facilities supporting fitness, swimming and community recreation.
Town-centre venues provide traditional food, coffee, refreshments and evening socialising.
Community venues host meetings, classes, parish events and local social activities.
Regional community facility supporting indoor sport, exercise and organised local activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games provide a central focus for youth sport and community participation locally.
Established local football club offering junior and adult soccer in the area.
Local traders support town-centre commerce, services and community initiatives.
Volunteer-led groups organise events, fundraising, pastoral activities and support across surrounding townlands.
Farm suppliers, contractors and rural enterprises reflect the area’s strong agricultural economy.
Properties For Sale near Drum
Nearby Areas
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